Word from all overthe place is that the planned PC MMORPG version of Sega's crate moving, direction asking simulator, Shenmue, has been canceled. The game was to be set around the events of Shenmue II, featuring many characters and elements from the series.

This news shouldn't be that disappointing to our North American readers, as the game was only announced for South Korea and China. This news also shouldn't come as a surprise, as the game has been plagued by legal and development issues since its announcement in 2004.

Hit the jump for a proposed office scenario that may have led to the game's cancellation.

YU SUZUKI: Hey there, Steve. I was wondering if you knew where I could find some coffee filters. The stuff we have has been sitting in the pot out there since Tuesday, and I really need a kick to get me through this day.

STEVE: Yu! It's so nice to see you! Coffee filters? Gee, Yu, I'm not sure about coffee filters. Say, have you seen my stapler?

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